Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Control

Alternate Names:

Terra BranfordTerra Branford

Urza, Lord High Artificer
Rank #64
11decks
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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Sewer-veillance Cam
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
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Force of Negation
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Manifold Key
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Urza's Saga
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Unwinding Clock
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Static Orb
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Winter Orb
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Isochron Scepter
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
62%synergy
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Fabricate
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Mana Drain
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Whir of Invention
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Voltaic Key
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
The Reality Chip
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Mana Vault
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Grim Monolith
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
70%synergy
The One Ring
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Force of Will
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Mox Diamond
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Forensic Gadgeteer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Spellskite
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Thought Monitor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Phantasmal Image
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Drake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Myr
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Palinchron
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Battered Golem
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Spellseeker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Walking Ballista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Whirler Rogue
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Grand Architect
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Surge Engine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Workshop Elders
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Metalworker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lodestone Golem
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Pact of Negation
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Mental Misstep
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Flusterstorm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Chain of Vapor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-30%synergy
Scour for Scrap
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Retraction Helix
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Banishing Knack
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Strix Serenade
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Trickbind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-29%synergy
Machine Over Matter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Stern Scolding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Reset
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Defabricate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Essence Flux
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Opt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Turnabout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Foil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Tale's End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-27%synergy
Commandeer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mana Leak
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Miscast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Timetwister
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Transmute Artifact
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Reshape
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Merchant Scroll
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Polymorph
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Thoughtcast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Energy Tap
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Tide
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Time Spiral
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trinisphere
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Howling Mine
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Forge
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Codex Shredder
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Prized Statue
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Welding Jar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Imposter Mech
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Storage Matrix
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Bauble
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Proteus Staff
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Winter Moon
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Repurposing Bay
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Monument
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Spellbook
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Relic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Runestone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Lapis Lazuli Talisman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Grindstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Pithing Needle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Back to Basics
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Copy Artifact
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Power Artifact
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Counterbalance
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Mind Over Matter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Frozen Aether
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Efficient Construction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Training Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Stasis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Seat of the Synod
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Inventors' Fair
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Tower
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Mine
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Academy Ruins
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
City of Traitors
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-23%synergy
Urza's Workshop
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-29%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Strip Mine
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Vale
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Factory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mox Opal
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
90%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Basalt Monolith
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Prismatic Vista
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Planar Nexus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy